04-02-2007, 03:11 AM
What is the line weight specified on the rod? If it is a 5 weight then you will need a 5 weight floating line, 6 for a 6 weight, etc. The two basic floating lines are WF (weight foreward) and DT (double taper). Either one will work fine but the added benefit with a DT is you can switch it around when one side gets worn out. Your best option is taking the rod into a fly shop and getting a line for it. They should be more than happy to put the backing and line on your reel for you and answer any questions you have. You will need a cople tapered leaders to go on your line (that is what you tie the fly to) and a few spools of tippet material to lengthen your leader when it gets shortened too much. Learn the blood knot to lengthen leaders.
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